Variability of the vault of the mandibular fossa of the temporomandibular joint
(literature review)  

Oleg V. Kalmin, Doctor of medical sciences, professor, head of the sub-department of human anatomy, Medical Institute, Penza State University (40 Krasnaya street, Penza, Russia), ovkalmin@gmail.com
Elena V. Goryacheva, Senior lecturer of the sub-department of dentistry, Medical Institute, Penza State University (40 Krasnaya street, Penza, Russia), alen85ka@yandex.ru
Ekaterina A. Koretskaya, Candidate of medical sciences, associate professor of the sub-department of dentistry, Medical Institute, Penza State University (40 Krasnaya street, Penza, Russia), kat3974@yandex.ru
Anastasia A. Pugacheva, Resident of the sub-department of dentistry, Medical Institute, Penza State University (40 Krasnaya street, Penza, Russia), pugachevaasya@inbox.ru

t, depending on gender and age, were considered. Anatomical knowledge about the el ements of the temporomandibular joint is the basis in the practice of a dentist, gnatologist, orthopedist, orthodontist, etc., which help to understand pathological changes, correctly di agnose and identify at the early stages of the disease. The bone elements of the temporo mandibular joint require a comprehensive study, since changes in these elements lead to functional disorders of the entire body.

temporomandibular joint, mandibular fossa, mandibular fossa arch, orthognathic bite, cone-ray computed tomography

Kalmin O.V., Goryacheva E.V., Koretskaya E.A., Pugacheva A.A. Variability of the vault of the mandibular fossa of the temporomandibular joint(Literature review). Izvestiya vysshikh uchebnykh zavedeniy. Povolzhskiy region. Meditsinskie nauki = University proceedings. Volga region. Medical sciences. 2025;(2):110–124. (In Russ.). doi: 10.21685/2072-3032-2025-2-10